The Annals of Internal Medicine

Epidemiology Of Naegleria Fowleri-Caused Meningoencephalitis Across And The Globe And India: A Review Of An Emerging Infectious Disease.

Correspondence to Author: Rubina Saha1, Neeraj Agarwal2,Govindrao NK3,Debkumar Pal4. 

1. Assistant Professor, ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, India
2. Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar
3. Associate Professor, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar
4. Junior Resident, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar

DOI: 10.52338/taoim.2025.4489

Abstract:

Naegleria fowleri, a deadly organism that causes Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), has a worldwide distribution. This disease has claimed around 300 lives globally, and survivors of this infection are rare. The organism thrives in warm environments, can withstand high temperatures, and multiplies in hotter months of the year. It is mainly found in aquatic habitats and soil. Over four hundred cases of PAM have been reported across the world. In India, there have been twenty reported cases from several parts of the country, and the infection has shown a growing trend. The majority of the cases identified in India were fatal, and the disease mostly affected children and young adults. Naegleria fowleri can be detected through Cerebro-Spinal Fluid (CSF) culture and Polymerase chain techniques. Control measures include chlorination, identification of the source, controlling pollution, and global warming.

Keywords:Naegleria fowleri, Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), Global, India, Infectious, Disease.

Citation:

Dr.Rubina Saha, Epidemiology Of Naegleria Fowleri-Caused Meningoencephalitis Across And The Globe And India: A Review Of An Emerging Infectious Disease. The Annals of Internal Medicine 2025.